Comparison

Hiks vs AskFirst

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hiks

Features
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Hiks - Social Productivity & Streak Tracker Finally, a to-do app that actually makes you want to get things done. Hiks transforms your daily tasks into an engaging social experience. Share your goals with friends, build impressive streaks, and climb leaderboards together. When your squad can see your progress, procrastination doesn't stand a chance. Why Hiks Works When Other Apps Don't - Social Accountability Your friends see your daily progress (or lack of it). This gentle peer pressure is the secret sauce that turns intentions into consistent action. - Streak Power Build momentum with visual streak counters. Watch your chains grow longer and feel the satisfaction of consistent progress. Breaking streaks hurts—in the best motivational way. - Friendly Competition Compete with friends on daily or overall leaderboards. Turn productivity into a game where everyone wins by getting more done. - Beautiful & Simple Clean, intuitive design that gets out of your way. Add tasks in seconds, check progress at a glance, and celebrate wins with satisfying animations Perfect For: - Students managing coursework and study habits - Teams collaborating on shared goals - Families staying connected with each other's schedules - Friends who want to share plans and level up together - Anyone who struggles with consistency - Habit builders and streak enthusiasts Key Features: - Smart Task Management - Quick add, smart scheduling, easy organization - Streak Tracking - Visual chains that motivate daily consistency - Social Sharing - Invite friends, share progress, stay accountable - Progress Calendar - See your patterns and improvements over time - Smart Reminders - Gentle nudges (like deadlines, tasks to finish) that actually help Transform your relationship with productivity. Download Hiks and turn your goals into achievements—with your friends cheering you on. Ready to build streaks that matter? Your accountability journey starts now.

About

AskFirst

This app generates personalized preparation kits for various appointments, including prioritized questions, documents to bring, red flags, and suggested phrases. It helps users feel confident and prepared for medical, legal, financial, and other consultations. Users can also prepare for appointments on behalf of loved ones and share their kits.

Highlights
  • Personalized prep kits
  • Prioritized questions with explanations
  • Specific documents and items to bring
  • Red flags and warning signs
  • Advocacy phrases for feeling dismissed
  • Follow-up actions
  • Preparation for others
  • Shareable prep kits
Features
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Walk into your next appointment prepared, confident, and impossible to dismiss. AskFirst: Appointment Prep builds you a personalized prep kit before any appointment: doctor visits, mechanic trips, legal consultations, school meetings, financial advisor sessions, home service calls, and more. Describe your situation and get a custom game plan in seconds. WHAT'S IN YOUR PREP KIT Prioritized questions to ask, with a short explanation of why each one matters. Documents and items to bring, specific to your situation, not a generic checklist. Red flags to watch for, warning signs that something isn't right. Exact phrases to say if you feel dismissed, real words you can use, not vague advice. Follow-up actions for after the appointment, so nothing falls through the cracks. ASK FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS Got a question your prep kit didn't cover? Ask up to 3 follow-up questions per prep and get specific, actionable answers based on your situation. BROWSE THE APPOINTMENT LIBRARY Explore tips, questions, red flags, and checklists for 30+ appointment types across 9 categories. Fully translated in all 14 supported languages. EVERY PREP KIT IS TAILORED TO YOU "Cardiologist follow-up after abnormal EKG" produces a completely different kit than "annual physical." AskFirst doesn't give generic advice. It gives you a game plan built around your specific situation. PREPARING FOR A LOVED ONE? Toggle "preparing for someone else" and everything adjusts: questions, documents, and advocacy phrases, for someone helping a parent, spouse, or child at their appointment. SHARE YOUR PREP KIT Send your full prep kit as a shareable link to a family member or friend before the appointment so you both walk in on the same page. Shared links display in the language they were created in. COPY INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONS Tap any question to copy it to your clipboard. Perfect for pasting into your notes app before you walk in. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from seven accent colors: Emerald, Blue, Indigo, Teal, Rose, Coral, and Lavender. The app adapts to light or dark mode automatically. ONE PURCHASE. EVERYTHING UNLOCKED. Try your first prep kit free. Unlock unlimited preps, follow-up questions, and the full appointment library for $9.99, one time, forever. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. 9 APPOINTMENT CATEGORIES Medical, Auto/Mechanic, Legal, School, Financial, Home Services, Real Estate, Civic, and Other. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS Your appointment details are processed by Anthropic's Claude API to generate your prep kit. AskFirst does not store your personal health, legal, or financial information after your kit is generated. 14 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED Prepare in the language you're most comfortable in. AskFirst supports English, Español, Français, 中文, Português, 한국어, العربية, Kreyòl Ayisyen, 日本語, Deutsch, Italiano, Nederlands, Türkçe, and Svenska, so nothing gets lost in translation. AskFirst is your advocate in your pocket. A preparation tool, not a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Terms of Use: https://askfirstapp.com/terms

Screenshots

Hiks4 screens
AskFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hiks at none against AskFirst's 3. Hiks also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). AskFirst's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AskFirst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hiks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hiks ships an update every 8 months, AskFirst every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hiks versus AskFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiksAskFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB18 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHikari SuwaJames Napolitano

In-app purchases

None

Hiks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AskFirst

Subscriptions2
  • ReadyRoom Pro+$1.991 Month
  • ReadyRoom Pro+ (Annual)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • AskFirst Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Hiks free?
Hiks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AskFirst free?
AskFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hiks or AskFirst have ads?
Neither Hiks nor AskFirst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hiks or AskFirst?
Hiks ships an update every 8 months, and AskFirst every 2 days. Most recently, Hiks was updated on October 10, 2026 and AskFirst on October 25, 2026.

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